BOWIE, MD – The Bowie State Bulldogs (1-3, 1-1 CIAA) will face off against the Fayetteville State Broncos (2-2, 1-1 CIAA) in a Central Intercollegiate Athletics Association (CIAA) matchup on Saturday, Oct. 5 at Luther "Nick" Jeralds Stadium. Kickoff is scheduled for 1:05 p.m. The game will air live on HBCU GO. 

When: Saturday, Oct. 5 at 1:05 p.m. (ET)

Where: Luther "Nick" Jeralds Stadium - Fayetteville, NC.

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The Series 
Saturday's game will be the eighth meeting between Fayetteville State and Bowie State since 2009. The Bulldogs own the all-time series, 4-3, winning the last four meetings in a row.
 
Last Outing Between the Bulldogs and Broncos
In the last matchup between Fayetteville State and Bowie State, BSU won its third straight CIAA Championship, 17-7 on Nov. 13, 2021. BSU led the game from start to finish, jumping out to a 14-0 lead after the first quarter. FSU struck back in the third quarter with a touchdown of their own with 35 seconds left in the quarter. The Bulldogs managed to kick a field goal with five minutes left in the fourth quarter becoming the fifth team in Division II history to win three straight championships winning 17-7.
 
Scouting Bowie State
Throughout the program's history, Bowie State has proudly been a top defense in the CIAA. In 2024, the Bulldogs are the sixth-best defense in the conference, only allowing 1317 total yards for 329.3 yards per game.
 
Senior Sadiq Salawu is tied for the second most solo tackles in the conference with 22, while senior Mekhi Williams has two interceptions on the season, which is tied for the second most in the conference.
 
 
Last Time Out for Bowie State
Bowie State dropped their last matchup against Winston-Salem State 28-14 on Saturday, Sept. 28th. BSU started off strong, leading 7-0 after the first quarter. The Rams took advantage of costly turnovers by the Bulldogs and scored three touchdowns, taking a 21-7 lead going into halftime. After a stalemate in the third quarter, WSSU opened up the fourth quarter with a touchdown. BSU responded with their own to close out the game 28-14.
 
The Bulldogs were led by freshman Kevin Taylor, who threw for 71 passing yards, one touchdown, and one interception with eight completions. Senior Curtis Murray led the rushing attack with 41 yards on eight attempts. Junior Joshua Thurston was the leading receiver for BSU, with six receptions for 53 yards. Junior Jordan Williams continues to lead Bowie State's defense, coming up with eight total tackles (five solo) and one pass breakup. Salawu also walked away with seven tackles (five solo).
 
Scouting Fayetteville State
Throughout the 2024 season, Fayetteville State is the fifth-best defense in the conference, only allowing 1328 total yards for 332 yards per game. Offensively, the Broncos' number one receiver, senior David Baros, is ranked fourth in the CIAA for receiving yards with 299 yards on the season. Senior Shi Gaskins anchors the defensive line for the Broncos with 10 tackles for loss and three sacks, which has him tied for the second most sacks within the conference.
 
Last Timeout for Fayetteville State
The Broncos fell in their last matchup against Virginia State, 35-18, on Saturday, Sept. 28, in Petersburg, Va. FSU found the endzone first in the first quarter, but VSU quickly responded with a touchdown of their own, making it 7-7 after one. The Trojans scored two touchdowns in the second quarter, while the Broncos scored on a field goal, making the score 21-10. VSU stayed in the driver's seat, adding another touchdown in the third quarter, extending the lead to 28-10. Virginia State scored one last time, and the Broncos converted a two-point conversion after scoring to end the game, 35-18. Junior Demari Daniels led the FSU offense with 107 passing yards and one touchdown. Graduate Malik Head led the team with seven tackles and two tackles for loss.
 
Up Next
Bowie State will continue its road skid with a trip to Petersburg, Va., for a CIAA matchup against the Virginia State Trojans on Saturday, Oct. 12 at 2 p.m. from Rogers Stadium.
 
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